Language acquisition Criterion C

i. respond appropriately to simple short phrases
ii. interact in simple and rehearsed exchanges, using verbal and non-verbal language
iii. use basic phrases to communicate ideas, feelings and information on a variety of aspects of everyday topics
iv. communicate with a sense of audience.

Achievement level

Level descriptor, Phase 1

0

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

1–2

The student:

i. makes limited attempt to respond to simple short phrases and basic information in spoken and/or written and/or visual text; responses are often inappropriate

ii. interacts minimally in simple and rehearsed exchanges, using verbal and non-verbal language

iii. uses minimal basic phrases to communicate ideas, feelings and information on a limited range of aspects of everyday topics

iv. communicates with a limited sense of audience.

3–4

The student:

i. responds to simple short phrases and basic information in spoken and/or written and/or visual text, though some responses may be inappropriate

ii. interacts to some degree in simple and rehearsed exchanges, using verbal and non-verbal language

iii. uses some basic phrases to communicate ideas, feelings and information on a limited range of aspects of everyday topics